Alexis McGowan
Purchasing Analyst
Brick,N.J.
Summary
Diligent Purchaser regularly maintains inventory to meet vendor product supply requirements and properly fulfill orders. Maintains market awareness by communicating customer needs with buyer and sales teams. Expert in vendor relations and relationship building. Works with management to improve item quality and sourcing procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Purchasing Analyst
Ferolie
Montvale, NJ
10.2020 - Current
- Provide analytical data to sourcing team to support vendor performance management
- Manage over 30 accounts and resolve over 75 issues daily.
- Placing purchase orders with vendors while effectively managing current inventory levels
- Maintaining positive and professional relationships with vendors
- Performs purchasing function based on a forecasting model
- Monitor/research order history of products to evaluate and track previous item movement
- Ensure all purchase orders are received and scheduled for delivery in a timely manner
- Advise management of market conditions and supplier base activity which could affect pricing, delivery, and future supply chain issues
- Recognized by executives for preforming great work.
- Used analytical models and mathematical analysis to create and maintain key performance metrics.
- Studied movement of goods to identify gaps in efficiency and other areas needing improvement.
Accounts Receivable/Office Manager
Medassure Services
Lakewood, NJ
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Performing human resource responsibilities in a timely manner
- Maintaining accounts receivable files and records
- Producing monthly financial and management reports
- Investigating and resolving any irregularities.
- Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
- Completed daily process adjustments to maintain accuracy.
Customer Service Representative
Shoprite Store
Brick, NJ
10.2009 - 08.2017
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
- Resolved over 100 issues daily.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Social Work
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ 09.2016 - 05.2018
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ 09.2013 - 06.2015
Skills
Purchasing processes
Continuous Improvement
Written and verbal communication
Proficient in Outlook
Proficient in Rapid
Proficient in Microsoft Word
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Data analysis
Effective communication
Vendor relationship management
Purchase order creation
Data Entry
Time Management
Decision Making
Additional Information
References
- Ashley De Azevedo - Owner, Colorbar the Salon (732) 477-8920
- Joe Teichman - CEO, Medassure Services (732) 598-0065
- Corey Mack - Owner, Turnover Cleaning Pros (732) 703-6101
Timeline
Purchasing Analyst
Ferolie
10.2020 - Current
Accounts Receivable/Office Manager
Medassure Services
07.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelors Degree - Social Work
Stockton University
09.2016 - 05.2018
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Ocean County College
09.2013 - 06.2015
Customer Service Representative
Shoprite Store
10.2009 - 08.2017